Stamford Bridge Pre-School

Stamford Bridge Pre- School Low Catton Road, Stamford Bridge, YORK, YO41 1DZ

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 1 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning and development given their starting points and capabilities. This is because the quality of teaching is consistently good.  Caring and sensitive staff provide a nurturing environment where children are valued. This fosters a strong sense of belonging and community, which promotes children's emotional well-being.  Staff have a good knowledge of the robust safeguarding procedures in place, and understand their roles and responsibilities for child protection. As a result of this, children are safeguarded well at the pre-school.  Well-qualified and experienced staff make effective use of discussions and useful questions when they play alongside children. This encourages children to think, investigate and use language to explain themselves.  The pre-school values the role of parents and has effective partnerships in place with other and settings and professionals. This ensures children benefit from a consistent

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have less exposure to print in the outdoor area to consolidate and further develop their literacy skills.  The programme for continued professional development is not yet embedded to ensure that the best practice is shared across the whole of the pre-school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance opportunities for children to see print in the outdoor environment, in order to promote older children's recognition and understanding of words, signs and symbols even further  move teaching in the pre-school from good to outstanding, for example, by giving staff opportunities to observe each other's work and to discuss and share best practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children including the outdoor environment.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager.  The inspector held a meeting with the manager and spoke with the staff and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of staff working with the children.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and development and a range of documentation, including policies, accident and attendance records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers spoken to on the day of inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The staff provide a good range of activities to promote children's learning and development. They follow children's individual needs and interests to plan a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development. Staff complete ongoing observations, which help them track children's progress and identify and narrow any gaps in their learning. Staff support children's mathematical development particularly well as they increase their awareness of shapes, colours, numbers and size consistently during daily activities. Younger children's communication and language development is supported efficiently as staff engage in constant discussion and model language during their activities. However, older children's growing literacy skills are not as effectively supported, as there are fewer resources to promote the regular and purposeful use of words, signs and symbols in the outside area.

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good

A well-embedded key-person system helps children to form secure emotional attachments. Staff effectively manage children's behaviour and talk about the importance of safety throughout children's activities. They act as positive role models and praise children regularly, which builds high levels of self-esteem and confidence. The outdoor area offers challenge and excitement for all children. For example, children explore and investigate as they make mud pies in the garden. Children's good health is supported because snacks are varied and nutritious and there are opportunities throughout the day where children are encouraged to engage in physical activity. For example, children race excitedly around the garden on their bikes and scooters. As a result, children develop an understanding the importance of physical exercise and a healthy diet. Parents report their children are very happy in the pre-school and staff are supportive and friendly. Consequently, children are

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good

emotionally well prepared for their next stage of learning, including being ready for school.

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provision is good

Staff have a very good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The manager has a strong commitment to promoting high-quality improvement. Effective self-evaluation means that the staff continually improve the good service for children and their families. Parents are actively involved in the nursery as they receive daily verbal communication and regular newsletters to inform them of current projects and activities. Clear policies and procedures are implemented to support children's well-being and safety. This includes appropriate recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure all staff are suitable to work with children. The manager is involved in the daily practice of the pre-school and is successful in supporting and motivating staff. An established system of frequent supervisions and staff meetings ensures staff are valued and supported. However, the team has further capacity to observe, reflect and improve on its already

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provision is good

good teaching by using strategies to evaluate staff practice regularly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 314733 Local authority East Riding of Yorkshire Inspection number 868263 Type of provision Full-time provision Registration category Childcare - Non-Domestic Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 35 Number of children on roll 35 Name of provider Stamford Bridge Pre-School Committee Date of previous inspection 1 October 2009 Telephone number 07866 273029

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Setting details

Stamford Bridge Pre-School was registered in 1974. There are currently six staff working directly with the children, five of whom have an appropriate early years qualification. The pre-school opens from 9am until 1pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday and 8.30am until 4pm Tuesday and Thursday. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Setting details

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

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Setting details

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Setting details

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